Saint Valentine’s Day continues with the “Pomeriggio Cioccolata” or Afternoon Chocolate in the Sansovino salon of Palazzo Ca’ Pesaro Papafava, an authentic 14th Century palace with an exclusive water entrance. The “Pomeriggio Cioccolata” is an ancient custom of the Venetian nobility, dating back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A chocolate fountain surrounded by a buffet of deliciously decadent Carnival sweets is the centerpiece, accompanied by hot chocolate and the Venetian bubbly “Prosecco” as a soprano sings arias of love. Dance masters and ballerinas introduce guests to dances of the Baroque period, offering instructions on how to dance the Minuet, Gavotte and Jigs in the ballroom of the ancient palace.

Our Atelier will be happy to assist you with costumes, masks and accessories.

Palazzo Ca’Pesaro Papafava – Calle Rachetta 3764 – Cannaregio, Venice.The Palace is a 5-minute walk from Ca D’Oro vaporetto stop, or can be reached by its water door entrance which faces the Church of the Misericordia, allowing guests to arrive by gondola or taxi boat.